Hello again.

What an extrordinary year its been so far in the world.

Its sobering to think about the present appalling situation in Japan following the terrible seris of earthquakes in Christchurch - without considering the political upheavals at present. I felt a pressing need to help fundraise wherever possible and as such am pleased to advise I am part of the Art with Heart auction in Milbrook, Queenstown New Zealand (http://www.millbrook.co.nz/events/featured/art-with-heart/donating-artists/).

With sales in Sydney recently I am busy preparing for a thematic exhibition at Traffic Jam Galleries (Neutral Bay) in July and getting organised for a solo exhinbition in September 2012. (www.tgj.com.au)

The studio has just seen my Archibald entry for 2011 sent to New South Wales in the past week - a four head portrait of celebrity chef Anna Gare. It was a delightful experience painting Anna -she is as lovely inside as out, and generous in the extreme with her time (copy of image attached - thank you Karin Calvert/The Sunday Times)

The year has seen more travel so far than most - and i hope to be in Sydney for the opening in July.

Would LOVE to see you there!